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Design Educations
Schools and accredited programs listed by state.

Educational Alternative Programs
Seminars in rearranging and home makeovers, distance education, and more.
Career Advice

Books on Design Careers
Ever wonder how to get started in the Interior Design business? Browse these books for helpful ideas, tips, forms, and sound advice.

Career Info
Career planning articles for interior design students. Includes info on job outlook, training, jobs, certification, fields, and more.

Advice to Students of Interior Design
Basic information on choosing an educational program, professional certifications, and more. Must read info!

SUBJECT: Design Careers
Don't miss this page of more links on interior design jobs and careers for students.

SUBJECT: Hiring A Designer
Useful info about design professionals.

All Decorating Books
Browse some of our favorite books and see the handy price comparisons on MySimon.com to find the best book deals!

Are You a Home Decorating Fanatic?
Take our just-for-fun quiz to test your passion for decorating!

Decorating Quiz
Another just-for-fun quiz online, this one on some basics of home decor.

Decorating Style Quizzes
Style quizzes from all over the net to help you define your personal style.

Guides to Styles
Explore some style basics in this ongoing series including Country French, contemporary, formal, casual, and more.

Have a Decorating Question?
Post it on our friendly, fun Forum!

Floorplan and Furniture Arranging Kits
These helpful kits in all price ranges will assist you in rearranging furniture and space planning. Most are magnetized so you can easily carry them around or make paper photo copies.

Media: TV and Design Magazines
See decorating TV listings as well as online versions of decorating magazines.

Color INDEX
Information about the color wheel, choosing and using color, and color schemes for decorating a home.

Design Basics INDEX
Learn about color and style, find out about furniture arranging and floorplans, and find out how to measure your room.

Glossaries of Design Terms
Learn the lingo for decorating and design terms with these online glossaries. These cover many topics from antiques and auctions to furniture and windowcoverings.

Periods and Styles INDEX
Information on the various periods and styles of decorating, including links on home styles and furniture periods.

SUBJECT: Doing It Yourself
Resources to help you design, plan, and decorate your own home.

Books on Starting Your Own Design Business
Ever wonder how to get started in the Interior Design business? Browse these books for helpful ideas, tips, forms, and sound advice.